How to commute by bike whatever the weather | Commute Smart

Rain or shine discover how to keep riding to and from work whatever the weather.

[@aristotelispapageorgiou4627]

Everyone knows that when you face a headwind on the way to work, you will most probably enjoy a headwind on the way back, because the wind has changed direction during the day!

[@jerrymiller276]

It will also be uphill in both directions.

[@nottsoserious]

It's annoying but usually manageable, just go on a low gear and slow down

[@AB-si4bg]

This used to happen to me all the time and wonder what I'd done to deserve this punishment!

[@MathMagician93]

@@AB-si4bg You did nothing wrong, it's just meteorology. It's most pronounced around bodies of water: during the day, they are cooler than the surrounding earth, and vice versa at night. So the wind does actually flip between morning and evening. And any not-perfectly-homogenous landscape will have this temperature gradient.

[@martinforester3471]

During Autumn, beware of leaves on the ground! They can be very slippery!

[@alanplatt6481]

I found that out the hard way!

[@wladpolyanzew6141]

So great to hear Matt Steavens! Liked the video as soon as I heard his voice.

[@alanedwin7373]

Stephens

[@erinjanssen8336]

Gosh, watching this makes me thankful that I live in Australia. I never have to contend with snow or ice and I rarely have to contend with rain. The flip-side, of course, is that summer is going to be awful. I'm not sure how I will cope riding into work on days that are 40+ degrees Celsius. To be honest, when we hit the peak of summer, I may not, just for safety reasons with heat stroke and the like. Where I live, sadly, we don't have the cycling infrastructure that is there in the UK and continental Europe. This is why on days where there is extremely low visibility due to heavy fogs, I have made the decision not to ride, just because I fear cars won't see me until they are basically on top of me, even with all my lights and reflectors. I'm not a very experienced rider (yet... yet... give me time) and I don't want to put myself at risk due to that lack of experience. It's the "dead of winter" here at the moment though and I've been riding to work as soon as the sun is up in a jacket, a long sleeved t-shirt and some pants, with some gloves. Sure, it's a bit cold, but I have it so easy compared to those of you in the UK. I'd freak out if I had to ride (or drive... or possibly even walk) in the snow and ice. I've never so much as walked on, except for once, in the spring, 18 years ago!

[@holden1954able]

I became a commuter because the Deutsche Bahn is a disaster.

[@keremmoral6913]

This video has given very important knowledges about daily bike riding. Thank you.Best wishes from Izmit-Turkey!

[@woozertoo]

Matt!

[@matteaton4299]

Would really like to see one of these for doing the school run by bike.

[@bob-ny6kn]

Always nice to see Jules and Dav on a ride.

[@771shadowolf]

Not British firmly in the USA ATM but I'm subbing haha. Great video !

[@michaelb9664]

Matt! Miss him from GCN. Also a Boardman Hybrid pro like mine is featured in this vid 😄

[@jimihenrik11]

I think the best option for riding in the rain is to use a rain cover over your helmet and a cycling rain jacket without a Hood.

[@denisesakosky1380]

Great video! Definitely wish I had found this before I started commuting.

[@simongee8928]

Cycling glasses are essential for all weathers as they keep any grit and other debris out of your eyes. Stylish clear lens safety glasses can be bought for about £6 or so and they do the job very effectively.

[@soissesglaubsmir292]

At least if it´s not too warm, i recently started here in Berlin wearing a thinner ski protector jacket to save my spine and back, as it also became obligatory at alpine ski races a few years ago

[@super-sim1665]

Invest in cycle paths. My council have the cheak to use my taxes for over 1000 no cycling signs on pavements that is not nessary.

[@maaiker2977]

(Speaking as a dutch woman) no matter the weather, solution: suck it up! A little bit of rain isn't going to kill you, you are not made of sugar...you won't melt.

[@fallyn2920]

meanwhile we dutch just generally get either wet or cycle with an umbrella in hand XD we have special bicycling umbrellas too.

[@IronFreee]

Put your stuff on the bike not on your back like those clowns and you'll avoid extra sweat and pain on your saddle. "Breathing" cloth don't breath much when they are covered in water, so try to find a cheap waterproof jacket with extra ventilation that you can adjust to the weather.

[@dervonnebenan8232]

is that matt from gcn?

[@karlmitchell1307]

No, it's Matt form Eurosport.

[@colombianflag717]

Looks like

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

So much fuss,stick a fleece on,or softshell if it's colder,hi viz over trousers and get on with it

[@recycled3654]

I was just about to ask if it ever gets windy there. Most difficult part of commuting for me is planning to work with the wind, to lessen the impact of riding into it.

[@C345OFR]

Goes on about an extra layer causing overheating, then shows riders carrying full backpacks. Get a decent rear rack/pannier combo, FFS. Let the air flow!

[@woofwoof9796]

Where i live it was supposed to 100% rainy and a heavy storm for weeks. It’s perfectly sunny now.

[@muhammedsyed3464]

good video - but you have forgotten to mention tips on cyclists that wear glasses!!

[@tinaloye2014]

What if you wear prescription glasses?

[@Brianrockrailfan]

liked video

[@JamesCub88]

What about those of us who wear glasses? any tips for that? I rode home on a rainy day once and luckily it was quiet and i took a side road, but decreased visibility due to wet glasses is something to consider. i saw said Matt wearing a helmet once with an "eye guard" of sorts, that seemed like a good option

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

Diogo Castro I use safety goggles over the top of my glasses,you look a bit silly,but they work

[@andycoe23]

I wear goggles over or a clip on

[@marksadventures3889]

Yeah right, not cycled up North I take it? Wind and rain come from all directions, rain is more often than not horizontal than vertical and is cold and stinging. Drivers are less than helpful in the main and among the worst are tanker drivers and taxis; road conditions? varied, in the main poor but some places absolutely abysmal and others sublimely wonderful, not really good roads past certain sections. Tow-paths are good yet you need to watch for glass and sharp gravel stones. Tow-paths will be useful if you feel less assured using roads, be careful of falling into the canal though!

[@bicigato8918]

juliet

[@maddog6329]

How can you leave your bike at home when the first bus leaves 2 minutes after you start work have no choice cycle whatever the weather

[@andycoe23]

Strong wind is the worst obstacle!

[@darrenmalbut8499]

Morning!!

[@solb101]

Where are the suits?

[@upward_onward]

What for those living in tropical 🔥 hot zone with extreme humidity.

[@ph11p3540]

Light weight pure cotton clothing. Don't wear nylon/cotton blended clothing for they lock in your sweat and make you feel hotter. Taken from a Canadian snowbird who made frequent visits to Texas and Oklahoma. Pure cotton keeps you cool. Pure cotton does not have to be expensive. The main way to stay cool is to promote proper sweating and promote convection near your skin. When the rain hits hard cover that light cotton shirt with a GorTex lined light weight wind breaker. GorTex is a one way moisture membrane that allows sweat to breath out while keeping the driving rain out.

[@DavidFraser007]

The worst thing about cycling in the rain is cars that can't see you out of their side windows.

[@acharyavivek51]

Matt Stevens!

[@CykelSierra]

Is that Juliet Elliott at 2:00 ?

[@Eightball69]

Yup

[@JennaTills902]

Is that Mary Spender in the thumbnail?

[@EatBuildRideRepair]

How to protect my thights, when raining? These are the most exposed parts to the rain, and if it gets wet, you have to stay 6-8 hours in those trousers :(

[@Minsang1st]

trialboj there are water proof pants you can wear over your pants. You can also cycle in different clothes than your day clothes

[@username6265]

I live in the Netherlands and i have been cycling to school or work my whole life. My tip would be: get a rain jacket, a rain trousers and some overshoes and you are really good to go. On rainy days i always have my trousers and overshoes in my rucksack and im wearing a North face waterproof jacket anyway so im always ready :) Oke it sucks when its wet and cold but cycling is super cheap, good for my health AND my destressor after a buzy day at work, for me its worth the investments ;) p.s. in the winter you can also buy waterproof gloves so your fingers dont fall of after 3 minutes :P

[@dorinda4891]

Rainproof overtrousers are a must! They may not look very glamorous en route but your cycling colleagues who lack them will regard you with envy, like mine - as they search the old uniform box and wear some ill-fitting trousers while drying their own on the radiator and you remove your overtrousers to reveal your bone dry clothes underneath! 🤗

[@steve00alt70]

what if your traveling to work?

[@code3xiv]

Matt...is that you??

[@eechaze12]

Sounds like Matt Stephens

[@maryooloLP]

That's too complicated. Do it like me, get on your bike, start riding, think later

[@moochincrawdad]

That's what I did! 😁

[@Minsang1st]

And suffer later sure

[@Jacob-nr9dn]

Works for me!!

[@rithe07]

What about when it's hot but raining? I'd die with all those layers in the Texas sun!

[@moochincrawdad]

I'm a brit as well but I reckon a lightweight, breathable rainsuit or rain poncho would do the trick

[@krob9145]

I'd happily ride in that and take a change of dry clothes to change at my destination. I used to purposely walk in the rain as a teen because it was nice and cool in a hot climate.

[@krob9145]

@RedSkitz._ I know, I'd happily ride in the rain in summer in the UK too.

[@paddykelly3095]

What pressure do you recommend for 25c in wet weather

[@Durin_Son]

Depends on how much you weigh

[@colombianflag717]

Depends

[@Angel_agent21]

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[@dazzasp3]

Most people can't afford transport

[@trystanb1555]

There is no such thing as a tail wind... it is head wind both ways at all times

[@travisbickle0526]

She is beautiful

[@aram00001]

damn this is complicated

[@aerd7970]

brooks saddle will be damaged with rain. it need a cover

[@marksadventures3889]

Yes, good support for long journeys and bigger bums - I use a cover and use a leather wax for the seat itself to protect it from the cold winters up North.

[@cryptotim9259]

Erm, why are there people in this video who are not wearing a helmit? Anyone who rides a bike with no helmit is asking for a serious injury IMO.

[@Miant]

If it's hot enough to overheat your skull, as it is where I live, a helmet can make said heat even worse. The more comfortable your brain is, the less likely you are to make a mistake that a helmet would shield you from in the first place.

[@mrelano65]

@@Miant I fully agree. I cycle all year but much more in summer. I don't wear a helmet as it pushes hair down creating a barrier that prevents heat from being released. This will "cook" the brain and possibly lead to heat stroke.

[@danceswithtraffic8147]

Totally disagree dude.. Helmets aren't obligatory, it's a personal call. And helmet nazis just put people off cycling.

[@debbiepeter112]

@@danceswithtraffic8147 Right, well the helmet I rode saved me when an idiot drove into the cycle lane knocking me flying off my bike and me hitting my head on the road. That helmet saved me!!!

[@AS-fn3qk]

@@debbiepeter112Always wear your helmets folks 🎉

[@jamesbmedia8996]

4:09... tut tut, no helmet

[@jamesbmedia8996]

@Daniel Lawson 😂

[@RockMonster1000]

vague complicated non specific long winded blegh

[@ShermanSitter]

Great job! I always tell people, there is always a way and I just keep working on eliminating excuses one by one! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKrOlHmbrLuio7s

[@christianfournier6356]

“Check the weather the night before…. Make a call as to whether to leave the bike at home…” What is this “fair weather” attitude? Ride or die! Rain, sleet, snow, hurricane!

[@MrHashisz]

Turn that goddamn music down!

[@shimenga1]

This makes me want to stop cycling !

[@jessiehermit9503]

shimenga1 Why?

[@shrektheeverchosen6457]

Then you're not cut out for the adventure, but we will miss you

[@NomadFM]

Final answer: Just drive a damn car.

[@shrektheeverchosen6457]

And if you want to cycle?

[@NomadFM]

@@shrektheeverchosen6457 tell me how to cycle 100 miles every single day under 30 minutes from summer to winter, weather regardless of course.

[@shrektheeverchosen6457]

@@NomadFM you're driving 100 miles in under 30 minutes? 🤔

[@NomadFM]

@@shrektheeverchosen6457 there is a thing called highway

[@shrektheeverchosen6457]

@@NomadFM well can't win an argument with a stupid person, especially one so hostile. I'll let you do the math for what speed you'll need to be going to travel 100 miles in 30 minutes. Stay in school kids.

[@chengsgroup2518]

for all the dreamers or cicling.affictionado.. commuting.by bike is the most stupid thing 1 can do....u not saving money, what u are doing.is wasting.time... get a small.cc scooter ..... 80%of people in Asia and Europe cant be wrong....